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V728 MTM

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,400 mi
Last recorded128,400 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV728 MTM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 128,400 miles

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 127,972 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Offside Front and rear hydraulic leaks from anti roll bar units

Rear chassis thin both sides

Fail 14 Sep 2017 127,972 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Cross (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Link loose (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Nut loose (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Both rear bump stops missing

Offside Front and rear hydraulic leaks from anti roll bar units

Rear chassis thin both sides

Pass 18 Oct 2016 125,731 miles

rear chassis corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 113,474 miles

brake pipes painted

Fail 17 Aug 2015 113,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes painted

Pass 29 Jul 2014 104,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2013 95,245 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2012 83,217 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 82,408 miles

nearside wiper blade not clearing completely.

rear tyres cracking badly.

Fail 15 Aug 2011 82,400 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside wiper blade not clearing completely.

rear tyres cracking badly.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 81,352 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 81,348 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 79,455 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 77,798 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 76,024 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 76,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 72,978 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 72,978 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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V728 MTM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 115,883 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V728 MTM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 26 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V728 MTM is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 February 2000.

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